Expression:
As I was saying, I haven´t seen her for years.
meaning/function:
Takes the conversation back to an earlier point.
Expression:
As I/You say, we´ll have to get there early to get a seat.
meaning/function:
Repeats and confirms something someone has already said
Expression:
Talking of skiing, whatever happened to Bill Jakes?
meaning/function:
Starting a new topic but linking it to the present one.
Expression:
If you ask me, she´s heading for trouble.
meaning/function:
If you want my opinion (even if no-one has asked for it)
Expression:
That reminds me, I haven´t rung George yet.
meaning/function:
Something in the conversation reminds you of something important.
Expression:
Come to think of it, did he give me his number after all? I think he may have forgotten.
meaning/function:
Something in the conversation makes you realize there may be a problem/query about something
Fonte: English Vocabulary in Use - Cambridge University Press
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